Insanely Useful and Interesting Websites (from MacTechnics 7/15/2023)
11:05:58 From Nicholas D:
Find the specs of your Mac:
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
11:10:18 From Chris A:
https://alternativeto.net
11:12:17 From Nicholas D:
Interesting article about Podcasts:
https://www.wired.com/story/podcasts-speech-thought-history-enlightenment/
11:12:18 From Nicholas D:
Pick System Software/Mac OS from the 1980s or 1990s and run it:
https://infinitemac.org/
11:18:08 From Geronimo F:
Mac Investor link: https://www.techinvestornews.com/Apple
11:20:50 From Fred S:
https://www.historyquiz.com
11:47:29 From Keith M:
Flickr: This is a great site to share and view photographs. You can use the search function to view pictures of a specific area or subject, photos taken with a specific camera or lens that you might be interested in buying, or images created using a new to you technique. https://flickr.com/
11:48:32 From Keith M:
Astronomy Picture of the Day: Amazing pictures relating to astronomy. Take the time to read the discussions. There are often very interesting comments by some very smart people. https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
11:49:11 From Keith M:
https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy
11:49:18 From Chris A:
https://www.timeanddate
11:56:00 From Nicholas D:
https://www.recomendo.com
12:01:18 From Chris A:
https://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page
12:02:07 From Fred S:
https://www.antennaweb.org
12:02:24 From Nicholas D:
No explanation needed : Ann Arbor guide to Recycling:
https://www.recycleannarbor.org/?module=Page&sID=resources-a-to-z-recycling-guide
12:18:54 From Nicholas D:
DIY Air cleaner – I’ve made several – best to use 2” filters…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJFdLbpNK4Y
12:20:32 From Keith M:
NOAA HRR Smoke: This is an experimental site set up by NOAA where you can view interactive maps to track wildfire smoke. I find it especially useful to track surface smoke that may impact our air quality. https://hwp-viz.gsd.esrl.noaa.gov/smoke/#
12:21:03 From Cassie M:
If you’re gearing up for Art Fair, here are the best ways to get downtown without having to hunt for a parking spot:
https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2023/07/10/heres-how-to-get-downtown-during-ann-arbor-art-fair/
But if you must drive, here’s what you need to know about parking during Art Fair:
https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2023/07/10/looking-for-a-spot-parking-101-at-the-ann-arbor-art-fair/
12:23:59 From Chris A:
Duolingo – Learn a new Language:
https://www.duolingo.com
12:31:04 From Fred S:
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH13K8S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06ZYBCS7R&linkCode=as2&tag=techietechtec-20&linkId=4decaf37e2de613cdad03016848b494a&th=1
12:31:31 From Geronimo F:
https://www.alieward.com/ologies
12:33:07 From Geronimo F:
https://www.techinvestornews.com/Apple
12:34:30 From Geronimo F:
https://www.sciencenews.org
12:36:36 From Geronimo F:
https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover
12:38:34 From Geronimo F:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/luminos/id404664336
12:40:59 From Geronimo F:
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/index.html
12:43:55 From Geronimo F:
https://tidbits.com
12:49:44 From Chris A:
Broadcastify-Largest source of Public service live audio streams
https://www.broadcastify.com
12:58:07 From Chris A:
iFixit-Get Guides & Tools to fix your tech.
https://www.ifixit.com
12:58:16 From Fred S:
https://www.repairclinic.com
13:02:59 From Keith M:
King Arthur Baking: In addition to a great source for clear, relatively easy to use recipes, they offer many learning opportunities such as guides, videos, blogs and bakers notes. They also have a variety of flour available at our local market. https://www.kingarthurbaking.com